Despite being sympathetic to the Warriors’ nomadic plight and myriad setbacks in 2020, at TWL we’ve been reluctant to use those handicaps to excuse poor performances. But if there was a time when we could forgive a flat showing, it was this… Read More ›
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THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2020: EP 19 – REJECTIONS AND DEFECTIONS
Will and Brad are getting in early this week – but not early enough to avoid the Warriors’ excellent win over the Tigers being overshadowed by a couple of news bombshells from T. Payten and B. Green.
TWL RD 12: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Marks out of 10 following a season-best upset of Wests Tigers. 1 ROGER TUIVASA-SHECK: Recovered from a costly early error to inspire his team with 279 metres (99 post-contact) from 26 runs, seven tackle-breaks and two offloads, plus forced two line… Read More ›
TWL RD 12: RESURGENT WARRIORS STUN TIGERS
Todd Payten called for his side’s performance in last week’s gallant loss to Sydney Roosters to be their base level effort moving forward. The Warriors heeded their interim coach’s plea – and gave his chances of securing the gig fulltime… Read More ›
THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2020: EP 18 – SMELLS LIKE TEAM SPIRIT
It’s a first for 2020: Will and Brad satisfied after a loss. We’ve got a breakdown of the gallant effort against the Roosters, a summary of news items swirling around the club – including the Warriors inclusions on the NRL… Read More ›
TWL RD 11: WARRIORS PLAYER RATINGS
Individual appraisals for a valiant team effort after the Warriors 18-10 loss to the Roosters at Central Coast Stadium. 1 Roger Tuivasa-Sheck: Worked hard out of his own end but a 130-metre return from 17 carries was a bit un-Roger like…. Read More ›
TWL RD 10: WARRIORS WILT, SHAUN SHINES IN SUNDAY SLAUGHTER
We’re only halfway through the season. That may be the most depressing aspect of the Warriors’ embarrassing 46-10 loss to Cronulla, marking the return of Sunday arvo footy with 80 minutes of defensive incompetence and Z-grade attack as well as… Read More ›
THIS WARRIORS LIFE PODCAST 2020: EP 16 – TITANIC FAILURE
Will and Brad can barely bring themselves to discuss a horrific loss to the Titans, but there’s plenty of team news to spout opinions about. Plus Will pushes the barrow hard for his preferred new Warriors coach, Brad hosts a… Read More ›
WARRIOR-ROO BLOG NO.14: SJ – THE DIVISIVE ENIGMA
Robert Anderson is a Brisbane-based Warriors fan and long-time member of the club. Throughout 2020, he will share his memories and thoughts on his beloved team for This Warriors Life. Here’s the 14th edition of Robert’s ‘Warrior-Roo’ blog (find previous entries… Read More ›
TWL RD 9: FAST-STARTING WARRIORS CHOKE ON THE COAST
It would be easy to blame the Warriors’ 16-12 loss to Gold Coast Titans on bad refereeing. The on-field rub of the green went against them, they could not buy a penalty and they were on the wrong end of… Read More ›